Perhaps the most important requirement for practicing Yoga is the Yoga mat. Yoga mats helps one to execute all Yoga postures in comfort. Yoga mats protects individuals from bruises and other small injuries. Yoga mats are made up of a variety of materials including closed-cell PVC, mesh, cotton, rubber etc. Yoga mats also come in different sizes, colors and thickness. You can choose the one that suits you most. The Yoga mats can be used for other purposes as well. These yoga mats can be cleaned by using warm water and a grease cutting soaps. These Yoga mats can then be towel dried or air dried. One should clean Yoga mats before initial use. Thereafter they can be washed depending on their use.